![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Use sinking orange, tan, or olive Scud patterns early in the season, and dry flies like the Elk Hair Caddis and Royal Wulff later,” says Stuart Andrews, the high-alpine specialist for ArkAnglers Guide ArkAnglers Golden Trout in the Wind River Range Nestled in the shadow of 13,151-foot Pomeroy Mountain in central Colorado, these clear ponds deliver the goods. Guide Kern River Fly Fishing, Golden Trout in the Colorado RockiesĪ 2.5-mile (one-way) hike past mining ruins and tundra delivers anglers to Pomeroy Lakes. Dip a fly here, or continue over Italy Pass on rough trail to Lake Italy (free permits required for overnights pick up at the White Mountain Ranger Station in Bishop). Take the Pine Creek-Lake Italy Trail for 11 miles, gaining 6,000 feet, into rock-rimmed Granite Park. Find them on their home turf at Lake Italy, 12,350 feet high in the John Muir Wilderness. Golden Trout in California’s Sierra Range But before you stalk this life-list quarry, know where to look. Golden trout live only in pristine, low-traffic, alpine lakes and streams. You’ve caught your brookies, rainbows, and cutthroats, but have you ever reeled in the holy grail of backcountry fish: the golden trout? Even veteran anglers talk in hushed tones about these golden-bellies beauties. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! ![]()
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